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US core inflation undershoots forecasts, raises early rate cut speculations
Economists expect the Fed to require more consistency before any speed-ups
Crypto hedge funds fell short of BTC’s 120% rally in 2024
Crypto funds faced 20-30% drawdowns in spring and summer
Sukuk market is set to maintain its momentum this year
FCY-denominated sukuk are set to account for USD 70-80 bn of the total volume of sukuk issuances this year
EM borrowers issue a record USD 57.5 bn in debt ahead of Trump administration
Saudi Arabia led with USD 12 bn in bond sales last week
PE firms feasted on Europe’s depressed company valuations in 2024
Take-private transactions also grew 44%, with firms opting to delist or transition to private ownership
Good news, bad news from better-than-expected US December jobs report
Resurgent inflation also adds to expectations that further Fed rate cuts will be delayed
“Inflation-proofed” TRY boosts Turkey’s position as a go-to for carry traders
USD-TRY carry trades yielded 15% returns over the past six months
EUR stands to hit USD parity with the USD
The currency has slipped 7% since September
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